Benediction Tone At Benalla Festival Of Remembrance
Wreaths were laid and the Benalla Memorial Band led a solemn commemorative service. Notable participants included Mr. Fred Bigmore, Mr. Norm Sheean, Bandmaster J Hickey, and the Benalla RSL. Wreaths honored R.S.L. and local schools along with auxiliary groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
League
Fred Bigmore
Norm. Sheean
Bive
Jack Peer
Mick Shallue
Land of Hope and Glory
Gardiner
Mexdames A. Doxey
S. J. Cummings
Benalla
Price
Ron Ss
R. Booth
God Save the Queen
Benalla Memorial
Red Cross
Benalla High School
Benalla East
A. Mothers’ Association
Mothers’ Club
Benalla West School
CDA
Farmer McPherson denies standing for Parliament
Noted Warren Wayne farmer Mr. W McPherson denied today he would stand for Parliament against Mr. F A Cook. The Electoral Reform League, a Liberal Party breakaway, says it will contest 16 seats nationwide including Benalla. Nominations close tomorrow at noon and no candidate has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Wayne Farmer
W. McPherson
F. A. Cook
Electoral Reform League
McPherson
T.T Hollway
League
Liberal Party
Benalla
Omperrow
Housing Appeal Still Open
Dr. L Spitzer told Monday's Sojough Council meeting the appeal for low cost housing drew a great response and the history of the appeal would stay open for another week. He thanked the press and invited anyone seeking permanent employment and housing to contact him or the Borough office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Spitzer
Borough considers rate rise to cover costs and revaluation
Dr Harrison reports the Finance Committee urges a substantial rise from 3/1 to sustain municipal functions. They cite wage and commodity increases, note revaluation will adjust payments, and set aside funds for offices roads and channel work while aiming to balance the budget at 3/A rate.
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Tinton
Goomalibee
Riverview Road
Harrison
Talochino
Firth
Tennis Club Seeks Public Holiday Decision Delayed
The Ben Alla Lawn Tennis Club applied for a public holiday on Friday January 2. The matter was referred to the Chamber of Commerce's inaugural meeting for guidance. The mayor and town chair noted holidays require council policy and time, while the chamber may decide if time allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Lawn Tennis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Cr. J. Talochino
Say
Taoichino
Latch
F. R. Warrison
13 Was His Lucky Number in Benalla Parade
The dapper Navy man Bin Smissen paraded at the Festival of Remembrance in Benalla. He served 13 years in the Navy aboard the Hobart and retired recently. He believes the 13th is lucky, having landed on Australian soil again on that date after his long voyage. He returns to Benalla with his old firm Williams The Shoeman and shares many naval stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Tlass
bin Smissen
Nunn Street
Navy
American
England
Hobart
Bill
Williams the Shoeman
Two-Car Crash Injures Man at Barkly and Bridge
A 21 year old man Binedieine Tubsites from Construction Squad ron Puckanunyal sustained knee and forehead injuries when his car collided with Kevin Redfern from Woodfield via Mansfield at the Barkly Bridge Streets junction Sunday. Tubsites’ car was heavily damaged while Redfern’s vehicle had only minor damage. The crash occurred about 12 15 pm.
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Barkly
Bridge Streets
Binedieine Tubsites, 21
Construction Squadron
Puckanunyal
Bridge Street
Kevin Redfern
Woodfield
Mansfield
Barkly Street
Redfern
Heavy Rainfall Totals Soar Early in Month
Through half the month 107 points of rain have been recorded nearly doubling the November total of 63 points last year. Nine events occurred so far with four more by yesterday, bringing the year to 2658 points.
St Andrew's Anniversary Services Announced
The Mth anniversary services at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church are shifted to St Ane Drew's Church this Sunday. Rev R W Stephens from Melbourne will preach both morning and evening sermons. A Brotherhood Tea at 5 p.m. in St Andrew's Hall will feature an address by Mr Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Ane Drew's Church
R. W. Stephens
Melbourne
St. Andrew's Hall
Stephens
Council backs project after cost schedule given
Eleven Bennela Childers petitioned for a housing site at a Monday council meeting. The Borough Council agreed to support the abatement once the builder provides a detailed schedule of estimated costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benaeila Childers
Tendur- Wwe
Housing Commission
Boréueh
Paddington Housing Scheme Unveils 10 Storey Block
The Paddington Borough Council reports the first 10 storey block is completed and occupied at Hall Field Estate London. The 80 flats sit on a 1 acre site with six more blocks planned and eight six storey blocks around large courtyards. The entire scheme will total 656 flats.
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Paddington
Hallfield Estate
London
Golden Jubilee Diocesan Synod Near Wangaratta Celebration
The Church of England in North East Victoria marks the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Wangaratta alongside its Diocesan Synod. Attending dignitaries include the Primate of Australia and the Lord Archbishop of Melbourne. A garden party and Holy Trinity Cathedral service are planned with bishops, clergy, and parishioners participating.
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Church of England
Victoria
Wangaratta
Australia
H. Mowll
Sydney
Melbourne
J.J. Booth
Babhar
Wictui
Armour
Bishop's
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Prine
Dioces
Benalla
Pirogwedings
A. Franens
RR. T. Meadows
R. Roe
Diovesna Syvrod
Diowese
Youths Gauled in Robbery Line-Up at Benalla
Four youths including a Benalla boy received prison terms for larceny of a car in Melbourne. They faced Benalla Court of Petty Sessions on Monday charged with a £200 Miller Store robbery. Sentences ranged from three to six months, some concurrent others cumulative. Trevor Wilbon, 14, got three months for one count. All accused were found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Melbourne
Charles Raymond Duncan
Metwraltit Street
North Carlton
John Charlies Carmody
Burnett Stree
St Kilda
Trevor Vincent Wilbon
Walmer Street
Kew
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Dar
Cnme
de Hons
Atsy
Mfil& Mitchell
R.A.A.F
Ail Memorial Band
Band- J
Hickey
Launce Wool
Benalla Sesety
Syd Cummings
Duwuste
Mand
A. Doxey
Musical Society
Cap‘nh Messrs. Sheean and Dent
Betalin Fosil
Het Gounedilors
Lawlord
Danny Boy
Pstess
Dr. Harrison
Tennis Club
Tor
Ford Sales & Service
Fords
Ford
Consul
Prefect
Anglia
Thames
D. R. McPherson Motors
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